Maiden voyage

Sarah Jane

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Maiden voyage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Titanic story

by Sarah Jane

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Three girls from diverse backgrounds face hidden dangers and challenge their beliefs about trust as they embark on the Titanic's first and final journey. Their lives intertwine in surprising ways amid the ship's unfolding disaster. Together, they confront secrets that test their courage and friendship.

Themes

GirlsSecretsSurvivalShipwrecksFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include survival, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Survival Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
43,090 words
4h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338226652
Pages
256
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
43,090
Read-Aloud
~4h 47m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

SecretsSurvivalGirlsShipwrecksTitanic